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Coping with drought stress

If you are stressed about the drought, here are some resources to help you cope and support you to be there for your teenager and family.

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Coping with the stress of the drought

Giving yourself the time and space to cope with the drought will be a little easier with these tips.

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Talking to your teenager about the drought

Support your teenager through the drought by talking to them about what's happening.

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How Ben (The Naked Farmer) coped with the drought

The Naked Farmer talks about the importance of community when it comes to the drought.

How do you talk to a teenager about money issues

Talking to your teen about money problems

Check out our tips for talking to a teenager about money being an issue during tough times.

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Support options for parents beyond your GP

Sometimes you may need support that goes beyond what a GP or traditional health setting can provide. Use this guide to learn which support options are best for you.

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Supporting mates through the drought

Hear how the locals in Parkes support their mates through the drought.

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How to build resilience in your teenager

Resilient teenagers recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

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How Rubey managed Year 12 and life on the farm

We spoke to a young person living in regional NSW about juggling their year 12 exams and their life on the farm.

Drought support services

Drought support services

We’ve put together a list of support services that can support you during a drought.

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Helping the family to take care of themselves during tough times

Help your family take care of themselves even when time and money are tight due to the drought.

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Teach your teenager coping skills for wellbeing

You can do some simple things to help your teenager put coping skills into action.

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Why your teenager really needs self-care

Anna Sidis explains why self-care is important for teenagers and gives some practical tips.

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What parents think about chatting to teens

A group of parents share their tips for making chats with your teenager more than “yeah” and “nah”.

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A GP's take: Supporting your teen with stress

Dr Bill Kefalas shares his top stress reduction tips and how GP's can help.

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How to help your teenager with depression

Here's a guide on different ways to support teenager living with depression.

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Practical tips for your teenager's wellbeing

These five simple activities will have a positive effect on your teenager's wellbeing.

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Your guide to connecting with parents and carers online

Get support and chat to other parents and carers in our peer support forums.

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